Cover Creasing Wheel Kit from Japan
Engraved steel wheels for scoring hardcover covers in joint forming operations of bookbinding machines. Classified under HTS 8440.90.00.00 for their precision role in case preparation.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Engraving pattern diagrams prove book-specific design
• Hardness ratings (Rockwell scale) for durability claims
• Avoid generic scoring tool categorization